Events at The Helicopter Museum

There are no extra admission charges for our events, all are at our standard museum admission price and tickets can be purchased on the day at the door. No need to book.
'12 months Free Return' tickets are valid for most events with the exception of certain major events where shown below under the event's Learn More button.

24th March 2024

'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.

3rd April 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

10th April 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

20th & 21st April 2024

Military History Weekend

The weekend will see the area around the Museum brought to life by re-enactors, living history camps and historic military vehicles.

Plus tank driving and live firing demos, live 1940's music, WWII small arms talks and live firing displays.

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23rd June 2024

Dalek Invasion Day

The Charity Dalek Squad are coming to The Helicopter Museum to celebrate the Daleks 61st Anniversary. Meet the famous Daleks and other characters from Dr Who. Have your photograph taken inside the Tardis. Watch the live interactive 'Audience With The Daleks Show'. Plus Open Cockpits, Charity Stalls and lots more.

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30th June 2024

American Themed Open Cockpit Day

Exclusive cockpit access to our iconic Vietnam Veteran helicopter, the 'Huey' and up close internal viewing of some of the other American aircraft in our collection.

 

14th July 2024

The North Somerset Scale Model Show

Our Annual event at the museum attracts the best modellers from across the County. See the amazing detail in a wide selection of models and dioramas on display. Model workshops, Open Cockpits, Charity stalls Competitions and Trade stalls.

27th & 28th July 2024

Dino Weekend

A fun packed weekend of Dinosaurs and Helicopters. Live Dino Shows, interactive 3D backdrop displays from Jurassic Park, Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Meet and Greet Dinos. Climb aboard our A109 Helicopter, the same type that takes people to Isla Nubla in the Jurassic Park Movie. Dinosaur Feeding Area, Jurassic Hunt, Sit on mini-dinosaurs for youngsters.

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7th August 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

14th August 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

18th August 2024

World Helicopter Day / Vintage Bus Rally

Come and celebrate as part of this International event with Exclusive cockpit access to our Russian Hind Gunship, iconic Huey, Gazelle, Lynx and 'Movie Star' Mil-8. Plus view a large selection of Classic and Vintage Buses in our grounds and peruse the Transport Collectors Stalls and Charity Stalls inside the Museum.

Take to the skies with helicopter flights over Weston-super-Mare - advanced booking recommended. Click Here to book your seat.

21st August 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

28th August 2024

Magic at the Museum

Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week.

Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters, try on a pilots helmet.

15th September 2024

'Behind the Scenes' Spotters Day

Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the museum and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display.

22nd September 2024

Vintage Wheels Classic Car Rally

A day of Vintage and Classic Cars and bikes at The Helicopter Museum with a selection of vehicles on display from the 1950s to 1990s. View them all around the iconic WWII Control Tower in our grounds and climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters.

27th October 2024

Halloween Family Fun Day

An amazing day of Spooky fun for the whole family with free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress!!

Watch live giant bubble shows in the indoor arena. Meet the costumed characters on the prowl and explore the haunted graveyard. Climb into the pilots seat of some of our helicopters and try on a pilots helmet. Plus...Facepainting, Charity Stalls and a Halloween Themed Menu in our Cafe.

10th December 2024

Christmas Fun Day

Come and see Santa and meet him in his special Helicopter Grotto. Free present from Santa included with every child's admission ticket purchased on the day!

Plus........open cockpits, charity stalls, face painting and Seasonal Fayre.